The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

Make up this spice mix ahead of time to have on hand. It works great with a variety of pickled foods and has a spicy warm flavor to it.

2 tablespoons whole mustard seed
1 tablespoon whole allspice
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon hot crushed red pepper flakes
2 small bay leaves, crushed
1 piece (2 inch size) cinnamon stick, broken in pieces
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Combine all the spices and mix well. Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.
You can adjust the ingredients as needed. Use wherever pickling spice is called for in recipes.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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